Litigation Section

Recognition and Elimination of Bias - A Judicial Perspective

January 13, 2020

Please join local judicial officers for an important CLE to discuss the recognition of bias within our legal profession - and whether "elimination" of bias is feasible. Topics will include diversity within trial teams, addressing and identifying bias within the courtroom, and bias in the context of settlement discussions. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions. This program is suitable for all levels of experience,
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Litigation Brown Bag Lunch:
What Civil Litigators Should Know About the Criminal Division of Superior Court

February 5, 2020

Please join this group of distinguished Superior Court Judges from the Van Nuys Courthouse West for an informal session in which they will discuss various aspects of practice and procedure in the Criminal Division.  Topics will include felonies, misdemeanors, preliminary hearings, diversion programs, jury selection, trial, and significant differences between civil and criminal practice and procedure.  This program is suitable for all levels of experience, from junior lawyers to seasoned practitioners who typically litigate civil cases.
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Litigation 2020 Bench Meets the Bar Luncheon

February 18, 2020

Please join us for the 2020 Los Angeles County Bar Association, Litigation Section's Bench Meets Bar Luncheon where prominent judges and lawyers from the Los Angeles legal community will gather in a unique and collegial atmosphere to meet and discuss the state of the local Federal, State and Appellate Courts.
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LACBA Litigation Section Statement in Support of the Independence of the Judiciary

Statement
In light of recent statements challenging the legitimacy of judicial opinions, including opinions issued by the United States District Court for the Central District of California, the Litigation Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association reaffirms its support of an independent and impartial judiciary that is free from political influence and intimidation. The judiciary’s independence and impartiality are foundational to our constitutional democracy. We affirm the right to challenge a judge’s ruling for reasons based in fact, law, or policy. However, when robust criticism of the federal judiciary crosses into personal attacks or intimidation, it threatens to undermine public confidence in the fairness of our courts, the constitutional checks and balances underlying our government, and the preservation of our courts. Therefore, we must remain vigilant to protect the judiciary against attacks that seek to undermine the public’s confidence in the legitimacy of the courts and in the rule of law. In doing so, we stand together with the judiciary, which serves as a vital component of our government’s system of checks and balances.

Disclaimer
The Litigation Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association issues this statement in its name only and not on behalf of LACBA as a whole or any other Section or Committee thereof. Nor is this Statement issued on behalf of any member of the judiciary nor any other member of the Section for whom participation in the formulation of the position would conflict with that member's official or professional responsibilities. This statement was authorized by the private sector attorneys serving on the Executive Committee of the Litigation Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. Members of the Judiciary and employees of the City, State, or Federal Government who serve on the Litigation Section Executive Committee did not participate in the decision to issue this statement.